I hadn't expected immediate improvement using the VCaps, noe the less I got one. While theres still a long break in time ahead, Im finding on every piece that has percussive bass there is much deeper bass. Bass drum is now a thunderous joy to listen to versus a polite whack.
Conrad Johnson PV-10A mod experiences?
Has anyone had experience performing a mod on the CJ PV-10A? I'm fond of this preamp, it has that wonderful tube openness and sweetness for harmonics. However over the past 6 months as I've delved into PC audio and DAC improvements, I've come to realize two things about it
1) its slow on transients
2) its dynamically compressed.
I'm using Mullard NOS tubes throughout as these seem wonderfully detailed with excellent base.
Since the preamp is built like an engineering prototype (overbuilt)my gut hunch is that some caps have aged (circa 1993)and need replacement, specifically the white CJ caps
and am thinking about replacing them first with Multicaps.
Wondering if anyone has experience trying to revitalize a PV 10A?
1) its slow on transients
2) its dynamically compressed.
I'm using Mullard NOS tubes throughout as these seem wonderfully detailed with excellent base.
Since the preamp is built like an engineering prototype (overbuilt)my gut hunch is that some caps have aged (circa 1993)and need replacement, specifically the white CJ caps
and am thinking about replacing them first with Multicaps.
Wondering if anyone has experience trying to revitalize a PV 10A?
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